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Interesting. In Seattle we now have 3 dockless bike shares (Spin, Lime and Ofo). I think Lime is about to roll out electric bikes, but so far none are. It ma
by moonka 9y ago
Interesting. In Seattle we now have 3 dockless bike shares (Spin, Lime and Ofo). I think Lime is about to roll out electric bikes, but so far none are. It makes riding up hills pretty rough, especially since they aren't geared very well.
- blang 9y agohttps://www.geekwire.com/2018/limebike-rolling-electric-bicycles-seattle-san-francisco-several-cities/ https://www.geekwire.com/2018/limebike-rolling-electric-bicy... Limit of 14.5 MPH feels a little slow to me.
- moonka 9y agoIt's a bit on the slower side, but when riding in the city I rarely end up hitting above 15 mph unless I'm going downhill, in which case the electric assist limit wouldn't kick in.
- francisofascii 9y ago14.5 MPH is not slow in a city. Anything faster starts to feel a little unsafe IMHO.
- driverdan 9y agoI have an electric bike that goes 20mph. It only feels fast for the first week or so until you get used to it.
- sushisource 9y agoThat's sort of exactly the point. These are generally being ridden by people with poor bike handling skills. I don't want some dumbass flying by at 20 on one of these things when they only bike a few times a year.
- inopinatus 9y agoThe article is misleading. It's not a speed limit for the bike. 14.5mph is the point at which you no longer receive motorised assist. If you can already go up hills at that speed, you may not need an electric bike.
- staplers 9y agoI'd imagine they will need to classify them as "motor vehicles" which will require users to provide proof of a driver's license with motorcycle endorsement to use them. Not really ideal for most casual users. EDIT: http://www.wsp.wa.gov/traveler/docs/equipmt/elect_bicycle.pdf http://www.wsp.wa.gov/traveler/docs/equipmt/elect_bicycle.pd... It appears by staying under 20 MPH they can avoid this.
- arm55 9y agoI was under the impression that pedals negated the need for that classification. Wasn’t that the reason for existence of mopeds?
- blang 9y agoI think by limiting the speed they get around this.
- spadros 9y agoE-bikes in Canada don't require a license and are not classified as "motor vehicles". Only real requirement for the rider is to be 16+. More info over here: http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/driver/electric-bicycles.shtml http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/driver/electric-bicycles.sh...